scholarly journals The use of research methodologies in the knowledge management literature

2010 ◽  
Vol 47 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Danny P. Wallace ◽  
Connie Van Fleet ◽  
Lacey J. Downs
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Research Methodologies ◽  
Management Literature ◽  
Use Of Research

scholarly journals The Psychology behind Knowledge Hiding in an Organization

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 57
Author(s):  
Roksana Binte Rezwan ◽  
Yoshi Takahashi
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Personal Goals ◽  
Psychological Process ◽  
Personal Goal ◽  
Second Stage ◽  
Management Literature ◽  
Two Stages ◽  
Knowledge Hiding

This study aimed to understand the psychological process behind employees’ knowledge hiding (KH) behaviors in organizations. KH is an intentional act of concealing knowledge when it is requested by a colleague and can lead to counterproductive consequences for the organization. Therefore, this study synthesized previous studies (n = 88) on KH through a systematic literature review. We used the cognitive–motivational–relational (CMR) theory of emotion to create a framework for the studies’ findings. Based on the framework, the psychological process behind KH has two stages—personal goal generation and the knowledge-request event appraisal process, each of which contains its own CMR process. In the first stage, an individual’s internal and external attributes related to the organization shape their personal goals. In the second stage, an individual appraises the features of a knowledge-request event in terms of both their personal goal and the internal and external attributes that created the goal. If the knowledge request is appraised as harmful for the personal goal, emotion arises and leads to the manifestation of KH. This study contributes to the knowledge management literature as, to our knowledge, it is the first to propose a CMR theory-based framework to understand the overall psychological process behind KH.

Knowledge Management

2009 ◽  
pp. 552-561 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dariusz Jemielniak ◽  
Jerzy Kociatkiewicz
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Research Area ◽  
Contemporary Society ◽  
Identity Creation ◽  
Management Literature ◽  
History Of ◽  
Knowledge Intensive ◽  
Intensive Work ◽  
Current Business

Knowledge management and knowledge-intensive work are two of today’s hot buzzwords, though both already have a history of managerial usage. While some authors claim that knowledge is the most important organizational asset in contemporary society, others retort that much of knowledge management literature and practical solutions are just perfunctory and propagandist and many, if not most, managerial polices rely on manipulation of emotions and identity creation. This chapter aims to capitalize on this fascinating and timely research area. We want to present the current business fad of knowledge-management in terms of excess and forgetful repetition of ideas. We look at knowledge management as an idea of highly suspect utility, and search for explanations for and possible counterbalances to its ubiquity.

The research core of the knowledge management literature

2011 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 14-20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Danny P. Wallace ◽  
Connie Van Fleet ◽  
Lacey J. Downs
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Management Literature

Enhancing Access to Knowledge Management Literature — A Proposal for Domain-Based Classification Scheme and Thesaurus

2015 ◽  
Vol 14 (01) ◽  
pp. 1550006 ◽  
Author(s):  
Denise A. D. Bedford
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Control Systems ◽  
Classification Scheme ◽  
Semantic Networks ◽  
Academic Disciplines ◽  
Authority Control ◽  
Stage Of Development ◽  
Knowledge Organisation ◽  
Management Literature ◽  
Access To Knowledge

Knowledge organisation systems (KOS) include a variety of tools and methods for organising information and knowledge 'things'. When we refer to KOS we generally mean classification schemes, thesauri, semantic networks, and authority control systems. Most academic disciplines are supported by professionally developed and maintained KOS. This is not the case for knowledge management. Knowledge management is insufficiently treated in existing KOS. The research is exploratory in its approach to developing KOS tools for the field. It is engaging in that at every stage of development it leverages the knowledge and input of the larger knowledge management community.

scholarly journals INVESTIGATING THE ROLE OF KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT AS A TOOL FOR ENHANCING INNOVATION AND CREATIVITY IN ORGANIZATIONS

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 82-89
Author(s):  
Mahboubeh Shateri ◽  
Roya Safari ◽  
Noosha Hozhabrnejad ◽  
Hamid ShateriBaghiabadi
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Creative Thinking ◽  
Emerging Market ◽  
Allocation Of Resources ◽  
Competitive Edge ◽  
Corporate World ◽  
Management Literature ◽  
Creativity And Innovation

According to modern management literature in the fields of innovation and creativity, it is vital for organizations to innovate to keep up with increasing competition, consumer demands and emerging market fields. Here is where the role of knowledge management is highlighted as a potential key competitive advantage. This paper brings together knowledge from various areas to show that innovation is a form of organizational advantage which can be obtained by appropriate knowledge management. Focus is made the role of knowledge management in sustaining and enhancing creativity in organizations. The simulation of creativity and the allocation of resources for creative thinking methods for employees are also of vital importance. Thus, in the current corporate world, the utilization of knowledge management as a tool for enhancing creativity and innovation will present a competitive edge for organizations.

Conceptual Confusions in Knowledge Management and Knowledge Management Systems

2003 ◽  
pp. 12-24 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Boahene ◽  
George Ditsa
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Knowledge Management Systems ◽  
Hierarchical Relationship ◽  
Management Literature ◽  
Data Flood ◽  
Conceptual Confusion

Knowledge Management and Knowledge Management Systems are slowly but surely capturing the attention of many organisations in a quest for competitive advantage. Like many other computing fads before them, there is no shortage of recipes by its proponents. This chapter discusses the emerging discipline of Knowledge Management in computing and explains the concepts underlying Knowledge Management Systems that will lead to a better development and implementation of these systems. In particular, it tackles the conceptual confusion about data, information, and knowledge, which appears to be finding its way into the Knowledge Management literature. The terms, ‘capta’ (Checkland, Howell, 1998) and ‘constructed data’ (Flood, 1999), are used in analysing these concepts to clear some of the confusion surrounding them. The use of these terms also highlights our (the IT community) taking for granted assumptions about the hierarchical relationship and the more insightful emergent relationships.

scholarly journals The role of a knowledge leader in a changing organizational environment. A conceptual framework drawn by an analysis of four large companies

2018 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 587-602 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bernardo Bertoldi ◽  
Chiara Giachino ◽  
Camillo Rossotto ◽  
Nathalie Bitbol-Saba
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Organizational Environment ◽  
Changing Environment ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Management Literature ◽  
Relevant Role ◽  
Practical Model ◽  
Ability To Drive

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the role of knowledge leader readiness within large companies operating in a changing environment. Design/methodology/approach A conceptual framework emerged from an analysis of four large companies and a review of the knowledge management literature. Secondary research was conducted to compare the four large companies against the proposed framework. Findings The conceptual model is a support to understand an organizations’ reaction to external changes and the role of the knowledge leader’s readiness in managing these changes and adjusting the knowledge management accordingly. From the analysis, it emerged that a knowledge leader’s readiness plays a relevant role in a changing organizational environment owing to his ability to acquire, handle and diffuse knowledge within the company. Practical implications The study emphasizes the significance of internal knowledge in managing changes. Practitioners could use this framework as a conceptual guide for their daily challenges and to recruit future leaders. Originality/value This study aims to contribute to the knowledge management literature by providing a practical model for organizations facing a changing environment. The originality of the model is the design of different managerial profiles that combine the leaders’ disposition to knowledge and their ability to drive change.

scholarly journals Exploring Causes, Taxonomies, Mechanisms and Barriers Influencing Knowledge Transfer

2016 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-56 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sheikh Shamim Hasnain ◽  
Sajjad M. Jasimuddin ◽  
Nerys Fuller-Love
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Knowledge Transfer ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Types Of Knowledge ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
The World ◽  
Management Literature ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Transfer Mechanisms

Knowledge transfer is one of the significant elements in the knowledge management process. Knowledge transferors share different types of knowledge with the recipients with a view to fulfilling the latter's knowledge needs. The importance of identifying the appropriate knowledge transfer mechanisms and the barriers to knowledge transfer are paramount. However, neither the knowledge management literature nor the NGO-sector literature has adequately addressed the issues of causes of knowledge transfer, taxonomies of knowledge, mechanisms and barriers of knowledge transfer in comprehensive way in the context of the Bangladeshi NGO sector. The highest number of NGOs in the world is deployed in Bangladesh. Little is known about such transfer within the NGO context based in Bangladesh. This paper makes an endeavour to bridge these grey areas of knowledge management and NGO-sector. Having collected the qualitative data from Bangladeshi NGOs and using the content analysis technique, the study identified the causes of knowledge transfer, taxonomies of knowledge, mechanisms of knowledge transfer and the barriers to knowledge transfer in the context of Bangladesh. By understanding the mechanisms and the determinants of knowledge transfer, company and NGO managers and public policy makers can influence knowledge transfer more effectively. Future researchers may extend this study by carrying out similar research in a different context.

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